How can you predict the following stages of a reaction by comparing the value of K_c and Q_c ? (i) Net reaction proceeds in the forward direction, (ii) Net reaction proceeds in the backward direction, (iii) No net reaction occurs.

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1.	How can you predict the following stages of a reaction by comparing the value of K_c and Q_c ? (i) Net reaction proceeds in the forward direction, (ii) Net reaction proceeds in the backward direction, (iii) No net reaction occurs.
Answer» Solution :Prediction of the following stages of a reaction by COMPARING the VALUE of `K_c` and `Q_c` are (i) If `Q_c LT K_c` the reaction will proceed in the direction of the products (FORWARD reaction). (ii) If `Q_c gt K_c`, the reaction will proceed in the direction of reactants (reverse reaction). (iii) If `Q_c = K_c` the reaction mixture is already at equilibrium.